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Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Planning and Budget, the Director of Campus Budget Services: (1) Works closely with the UC Office of the President (UCOP) and UCLA Business & Finance Solutions (BFS) on establishing and maintaining a strong financial controls environment and completing monthly, quarterly and fiscal year closing activities; (2) Oversees the centrally-managed budgeted funds and allocations to campus units; (3) Provides guidance to the campus on budgetary policy, fund use restrictions and designations, and the UC Office of the President (UCOP) directives.; and (4) Leads continuous improvement efforts/innovating to deliver insightful analytics and to provide greater support to make working with the central budget office easier for campus units. The Director also runs the central resources forecast and is an advisor to the Chancellor, EVC, and VC/CFO on operating and capital budget matters for the campus (~$8 billion).The Director is a member of the department's leadership team and will play a key role in the campus-wide business transformation and financial systems replacement initiative by establishing best practices in budget-related processes and enhancing the reporting and controls environment.
The Director will collaborate closely with the Director of Financial Analysis and Decision Support on other major initiatives being led by the group including implementing a new budget model, multi-year budgeting, and modernizing budgeting and analytical support applications used by the entire campus.
Percentage of Time:
100%
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
12
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar role for large complex organization.
Required
Significant experience at a top-tier financial or accounting services firm with experience in managing complex compliance or audit requirements.
Required
Experience working with a diverse customer or stakeholder base in delivering best-in-class financial services.
Required
Demonstrated ability to lead an internal financial transaction and services team that undertakes complex tasks under the pressure of time constraint.
Required
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of colleagues either as a leader or as member of a group.
Required
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a member of a group to complete tasks effectively within a constrained time frame.
Required
Demonstrated expertise in budget and accounting theory and practice with prior exposure to not-for-profit fund accounting environment.
Required
Significant interest in working in Higher Education and appreciation of the tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service.
Required
Significant understanding of both Federal and State governmental laws and regulations that focus on higher education institutions.
Required
Demonstrated skill in interpreting executive questions, undertaking the necessary financial analysis to create effective well written reports or presentations to provide strategic options and rationale.
Required
Ability to research, plan, design, test, and facilitate the implementation of advanced capability information systems and reporting applications.
Required
Strong customer focus and exceptional communication skills
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
07-26-2023
External Posting Date:
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